avgwarhawk 3,277 Posted October 8, 2019 Did you have the engine running yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 7,476 Posted October 8, 2019 A lot of self confidence right there 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NC-car-guy 2,668 Posted October 8, 2019 21 minutes ago, MrEarl said: A lot of self confidence right there Umm. Its only 13k miles right????? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 7,476 Posted October 8, 2019 Oh it’s great that you have that much confidence in yourself, I wouldn’t have had. I would have had to crank it and check all its vital signs before puttin fenders and everything back together ...carry-on 😊 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NC-car-guy 2,668 Posted October 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, MrEarl said: Oh it’s great that you have that much confidence in yourself, I wouldn’t have had. I would have had to crank it and check all its vital signs before puttin fenders and everything back together ...carry-on 😊 I only did gaskets and paint.... If it ran before it oughtta run now right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avgwarhawk 3,277 Posted October 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, NC-car-guy said: I only did gaskets and paint.... If it ran before it oughtta run now right? She'll fire right up. I have no doubt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EmTee 1,532 Posted October 11, 2019 "Ran when parked!" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NC-car-guy 2,668 Posted October 11, 2019 got a message from the shop yesterday... She's done. I'll send pics when I pick her up next week. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avgwarhawk 3,277 Posted October 11, 2019 1 hour ago, NC-car-guy said: got a message from the shop yesterday... She's done. I'll send pics when I pick her up next week. Please video(if you can) the start up of this beast! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NC-car-guy 2,668 Posted October 15, 2019 She came back home tonight. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 5,548 Posted October 15, 2019 Nice alignment. Glad to see her complete since I saw her at the Gardens! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD1956 5,179 Posted October 15, 2019 That's looking good Matt! Hope you'll be drivin it soon! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kosage Chavis 848 Posted October 15, 2019 Waiting on the start-up video! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NC-car-guy 2,668 Posted October 19, 2019 Bumper is back on. Its slightly out on the driver's side but won't move in any further. Guess I'll shim out the passenger side later. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NC-car-guy 2,668 Posted October 20, 2019 Antenna works again! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avgwarhawk 3,277 Posted October 20, 2019 Ain't you all fancy! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NC-car-guy 2,668 Posted October 20, 2019 Combined two temp guages and replaced. @Kosage Chavis if you're rating tasks this one is difficulty level: *%+#!!&;:!#%&_;:!-!!!😡 Lol my body just doesn't contort like that. Original: Donor bought on eBay: Combined unit reinstalled: Testing before reinstall: Also reinstalled the power brake vacuum pump today. Thank goodness for my shop manual. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
38Buick 80C 1,348 Posted October 21, 2019 5 hours ago, NC-car-guy said: Antenna works again! did you give it a little blue pill? 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fr. Buick 400 Posted October 25, 2019 Put the antenna up to where it clears the garage door and leave it there. The old nylon actuator cord has only so much life it before it snaps on you. Funny how noisy they are, eh? Nice work on the body gaps, by the way. The car came back together very nicely! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancemb 1,017 Posted November 4, 2019 Looks fantastic! Fire her up! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NC-car-guy 2,668 Posted November 12, 2019 Lil more progress. Radiator and shroud are in 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NC-car-guy 2,668 Posted November 18, 2019 The moment you've all been waiting for.... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avgwarhawk 3,277 Posted November 18, 2019 It's alive!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
